How Clean Is Mormon Trail Lake?
Mormon Trail Lake has fair water quality — typical of lakes with moderate nutrient enrichment. It received a water quality grade of C (Fair) based on EPA monitoring data. Water clarity (Secchi depth): 6.2 ft. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 9.7 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 52.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Mormon Trail Lake | Wisconsin avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | C | D |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 6.2 ft | — |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 9.7 µg/L | <10 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 52 | <50 = clean |
How does Mormon Trail Lake compare?
Mormon Trail Lake's grade of C matches or beats the Wisconsin state average of D. It ranks #1 of 5 lakes in Adair County by water quality score.